Summary
Doomfans may have reason to be excited, as it seems like the title for the next, long-rumored installment in iD Software’s seminal FPS franchise has leaked, with the game reportedly set for a reveal in the near future. If this unannounced title ends up being like what these reports suggest, then it could be a major shake-up to the series that manyDoomenthusiasts will likely be excited about.
Since the release ofDoom Eternalin 2020, iD Software has been hard at work on their next game, but fans have been left in the dark as to what the developer’s upcoming title could be. Rumors have circulated over the years that the Zenimax studio might begivingQuakethe reboot treatment, just like it did withDoomin 2016. With howDoom Eternal’sThe Ancient Godsexpansions wrapped up the story established in the series' last two games, it would seem plausible for iD Software to work on another franchise for its next project. However, rumors and leaks have piled up in recent months that point towards the developer’s next title still being a newDoomgame. With the evidence backing these leaks seemingly being more concrete than ever before, a new report sheds light on what this allegedDoomgame might be.
According to recent claimsmade by Insider Gaming, the next installment in theDoomseries is reportedly called “Doom: The Dark Ages.” The title, which is said to have “been in development for at least four years,” allegedly takes place in a “medieval-inspired doom world” and might serve as a prequel of sorts to the reboot duology. Henderson also states thatDoom: Year Zero,the newDoomgame that leakedin September 2023 during Microsoft’s court case with the FTC, was “the codename/placeholder title” forDoom: The Dark Ages.Year Zero’s existence in those leaked documents, which dated back to 2020, seems to corroborate the claims that the game has been in the works for quite a while.
The Prospect of a New Doom Game Set in a Medieval World Will Likely Excite Fans
As many might expect, given the fact that iD Software is a Microsoft-owned studio now, thisupcomingDoomgame will reportedly be revealed"during this year’s Xbox Games Showcase on June 9." Like with all of Microsoft’s other first-party titles, it’s likely that the game will be available on day one for Game Pass, but whether it will be exclusive to Xbox or not is currently unknown. Given Microsoft’s recent multiplatform push, it’s possible thatDoom: The Dark Agescould come to PlayStation and/or Nintendo consoles at some point, if not the same day as the Xbox and PC release.
Regardless of Xbox exclusivity or the lack thereof, the prospect of a medieval-eraDoomgame will likely excite many fans of the series, as it seems like a refreshing take on thebeloved first-person shooterfranchise. Hopefully, this rumored third installment inthe potential reboot trilogy will end up being more well-received than 2004’sDoom 3, which certainly ruffled some feathers in theDoomcommunity upon its release.
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